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Dubai Updates Social Gathering Rules, Residents Can Now Have 30 Guests At Home

by Yogita Chainani
Dubai Updates Social Gathering Rules, Residents Can Now Have 30 Guests At Home

Dubai updates rules for social gatherings amid the covid-19 pandemic. After updating the rules for weddings and allowing up to 200 guests, authorities have now permitted residents to host social events, while keeping all the safety guidelines in mind. Read on to know more.

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Dubai Authorities Have Relaxed The Rules For Social Gatherings

Dubai residents can now host up to 30 guests at home for social events. With holidays around the corner, the rules have been relaxed by the authorities. However, the residents can only host the event if they adhere to the latest precautionary measures. Dubai health authority has issued guidelines for social events. Here’s everything you must know about the guidelines.

Guests And Social Distancing

In terms of guests, only 30 guests are allowed to attend the event. Hosts have to ensure that space is big enough for the guests to maintain social distancing. For seating, up to five people can be seated on one table.

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Event Times and Venue

Organised social events cannot last for more than four hours. The venue should have proper ventilation and should be sanitised at intervals.

Food, gifts, Greetings

Buffet food should be avoided if possible. Guests should try to not receive or give handout party gifts. Both attendees and guests should avoid shaking hands, kissing and hugging – DHA suggests you wave from a distance.

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Besides this, take extra care when venturing out and always wear a mask. Sanitise your hands and surfaces after touching them. Dubai is not the only one to update the rules, recently, Ajman too allowed weddings with up to 200 guests while keeping all the conditions in mind.